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HelloU Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Yet another TEFL questions /: Reading comprehension

I am nearing the completion of an online TEFL course and am trying to finish the second last checkpoint, i would reeeeaaally appreciate any help you guys could give!

The most popular gambling city in America and perhaps the world is Las Vegas. Located in the middle of the Western desert, this city is a unique place where the main attractions are the many casinos with their non-stop gambling machines and nightclub entertainment.
The gambling covers a wide range of games from roulette to slot machines and black jack. The foreboding element and danger of risk is ever present. A person may lose a little over a long period of time or a great deal all at once. Such is the uncertainty of gambling. A careful gambler will never lose more than he could afford and a lucky gambler may walk home with a jackpot. Most would be happy if they just broke out even.
When one tires of these games of chance, the gambler may enjoy the many nightclubs which are part of the casinos. Featuring some of the nation's most famed entertainers, they provide a necessary distraction and offer a moment of relief from the tensions of the gambling tables. For those who may have suffered great financial losses, they offer temporary consolation before the long trip home.
If one cannot afford to travel out West, then there is a gambling center in the eastern part of America which offers a similar outlet to those who wish to try their luck with fate. The East Coast "Las Vegas" is located at Atlantic City in New Jersey. Instead of being located in the desert, it is found on the windswept white sandy beaches of the great Atlantic Ocean.
Often in the streets which feed into the gambling districts, there are many pawn shops for those who have sold their earthly possessions to wager a bet or who need money to compensate for their losses.
In recent years the popularity of gambling once confined to Las Vegas and Atlantic City has extended to other states especially along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Following suit several other states have chosen to legalize casino gambling with the hope of acquiring revenue to fund domestic programs. The once pristine and secluded beaches in many southern states are now alive with the lights and lure of the casinos. These casinos have begun to attract many gamblers worldwide to their shores.
Although the excitement of gambling can provide much fun, it's possible to lose a great amount of money at the casinos and some people often do. There is a growing fear among some people that gambling can be a social disorder which breaks up families and lives. If someone feels they are a compulsive gambler, they are advised to seek help through Gamblers Anonymous.


That's the extract and my question is what detailed/comprehensive questions would you ask? (I need 5)
I don't have a clue, for the concept/gist questions I wrote
When do the casinos close?
When does a careful gambler stop playing?
What could I do if I got bored of the casinos?
What type of things can be sold in a pawn shop?
(I might add more as I think of some)
...I just thought of another... Are you allowed to gamble everywhere in America?

For the detailed questions I'm thinking how does gambling effect families and relationships? Or in what way does it yada yada. I'm thinking ... I'm thinking ... I'm not really thinking much else...

Sorry but thanks if anyone can help me!
Aislin
  

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Could you tell me more about your assignment? Requirements, focus, etc.?
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I would if i could but that's pretty much all that they gave me! This TEFL thing just gets worse, I've put down 5 questions that might be 'comprehensive' but i'll probably have to re-do it all. Now i'm stuck on choosing a song that would help adults learn English - I think the secret is not to think about it too much and waffle :/

Thanks though, I'll probably be back soon needing more he
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Hi, I´m stuck on the same checkpoint! Been on it for hours now and don´t seem to have done much!
I have more or less the same detailed questions as you and have sort of finished the question regarding a song, even though I´m not sure how much detail is required as to the skills and the practise of the skills.
Not sure about question 3- what level of learner is passage suitable for? I thi
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OOOOH! Could you help me with the song, I've only got like 2 weeks left and i'm not paying 50£ for an extension but at this rate i'm going to have to!!
I just dont know what song!! Perhaps I should just pick one and get on with it? I was thinking an ABBA song, because everyone loves ABBA?

These are the comp questions I put down

Can you summarise the passage? - make sure they
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Oh and i think it's Intermediate - there's a couple of words that they wouldn't know bit not whole sentences if you know what I mean, they would always be able to gather the info they need to understand the sentence.
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I have just had to extend my course, but just moved to Spain and took a month for internet connection so had no choice!
I googled the EFL forums and websites for ideas on a song as the choice is so vast. This gave me an idea of what songs can be used for what grammar structures etc. I have used for a Coldplay song..is was playing on my Ipod and came up as a suggestion at the same time so deci
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I only have one detail to add to your questions (which will probably be relevant to my own as well!! It was just an after thought) I remember reading in one of the modules not to use the wording in the passage to ask questions because that makes it easier to bluff the answer. So the likes of 'careful gamblers' etc.

Don't forget about me when you reach the last checkpoint! I will need mo

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